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People with kidney trouble assigned to daily half-hour stroll got a boost in immune function, study found

Small study suggests shifting hormone levels may have an impact, researcher says

Study found patients who were more active had fewer hospitalizations from lung condition

Even when the pace was relaxed, long-term study found benefits

Study found brisk walking, tennis lowered chances of brain attack by 20 percent

Runners were less likely than walkers to die of the disease during nine-year study, but the findings aren't foolproof

Pedestrians who did both had poorer balance, were less able to walk in straight line, researchers say

Study found even exercise did not compensate for sedentary behavior

Study of older adults found reduced odds of peripheral artery disease when compared to low-fat diet

Brisk walkers found to have more regularly shaped blood vessels in early study

Use crosswalks, beware at intersections, carry flashlights at night, CDC advises

Boys slightly more likely than girls to meet hour-a-day recommendation

Expert advice on putting weight-loss, healthy-eating and exercise plans in motion

People with pre-diabetes appear to benefit from adding extra steps to their daily stroll

But, study also found they frequently get up and move about